Job Order Contract for Painting (JOC 2617 and JOC 2618)

San Mateo County's Department of Public Works is soliciting Job Order Contracts (JOC 2617 and JOC 2618) for painting services across county-owned facilities, seeking up to two qualified painting contractors. The procurement requires a Class C-33 licensed contractor with a staffed office within San Mateo County or within 55 miles of the County Center, and mandates a minimum of five years' continuous experience as a prime contractor on comparable projects valued between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Contractors must have completed at least three comparable projects and will be evaluated using an Award Criteria Figure that weights adjustment factors across six facility types and working hour categories. A mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for November 5, 2025, at 10:00 am in Redwood City, with questions due by November 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm. Proposals are due December 10, 2025, at 2:00 pm via the eProcurement system, with bid opening at 2:15 pm the same day, and an anticipated contract award date of January 27, 2026.

The contract includes several set-aside and compliance requirements, including Equal Employment Opportunity Program submissions, anti-discrimination provisions, and adherence to San Mateo County ordinances regarding equal benefits and non-discrimination. Eligible contractors must submit extensive documentation, including a $25,000 bid bond, EEO questionnaires, workforce demographic reports, and certifications of compliance with various local and federal regulations. The contract will have a one-year term for each Job Order Contract, with a maximum aggregate fiscal obligation of $1,000,000 per agreement. Successful bidders must provide a $250,000 Performance Bond and a $250,000 Payment Bond, which increases to $1,000,000 each if aggregate Job Orders exceed the maximum contract value. Contractors will be required to pay a 1% JOC System License Fee to Gordian and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, General Liability, and Motor Vehicle Liability insurance.